Archives: State Department

Ambassador Behaving Badly

July 27, 2020 | By eric.terzuolo | 1 Comment | Filed in: Diplomacy, State Department, US Government Operations.

Ambassador behaving badly. Not exactly a new story, but the CBS News item about the current U.S. ambassador to Iceland was particularly juicy. Although serving in one of the safest countries in • Read More »

Tags: career diplomats, Iceland, Jeffrey Ross Gunter, political appointees, U.S. ambassador, vetting

Fired State Department Inspector General Speaks

June 4, 2020 | By eric.terzuolo | No Comments | Filed in: State Department.

“I have not heard any valid reason that would justify my removal,” fired State Department Inspector General (IG) Steve Linick told House Committee on Foreign Affairs members June 3. He • Read More »

Tags: Bulatao, government waste, IG, Linick, Pompeo, State Department